Materials science challenges in skin UV protection: a review

OP Egambaram, S Kesavan Pillai… - Photochemistry and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
UV radiation is one of the critical environmental stress factors for human skin, which can
trigger various problems such as pruritus, burning, erythema, premature skin aging and skin …

A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide

SL Schneider, HW Lim - … , photoimmunology & photomedicine, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Photoprotection has become integral in the prevention of keratinocyte cancer and
photoaging. Organic ultraviolet (UV) filters such as oxybenzone and octinoxate have …

Photostability of UV Absorber Systems in Sunscreens

B Herzog, M Wehrle, K Quass - Photochemistry and …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Sunscreens are used to protect the human skin against harmful UV radiation. Today there is
a trend toward higher sun protection factors (SPF) and better UVA protection. Methods for …

Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide nanoparticles in sunscreens: focus on their safety and effectiveness

TG Smijs, S Pavel - Nanotechnology, science and applications, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Sunscreens are used to provide protection against adverse effects of ultraviolet (UV) B (290–
320 nm) and UVA (320–400 nm) radiation. According to the United States Food and Drug …

Rationale for sunscreen development

S Forestier - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 2008 - Elsevier
The risks associated with cumulative or overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation are now
well identified. They involve both UVB (290-320 nm) and UVA (320-400 nm) components …

[PDF][PDF] Photoprotection in the era of nanotechnology

SQ Wang, IR Tooley - Seminars in cutaneous medicine and …, 2011 - cdn.mdedge.com
Commercial sunscreen based on nano-sized titanium dioxide (TiO2) and zinc oxide (ZnO)
delivers superior UV protection and reduces whitening on skin compared to the older …

The long way towards the ideal sunscreen—where we stand and what still needs to be done

U Osterwalder, B Herzog - Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2010 - Springer
The magnitude and quality of UV protection provided by topical sun products have improved
considerably over the past three decades. As our knowledge and understanding of sun …

[HTML][HTML] Ultraviolet filters for cosmetic applications

G Nitulescu, D Lupuliasa, I Adam-Dima, GM Nitulescu - Cosmetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Sunscreens reduce the occurrence risk of skin disorders such as sunburn, skin aging, and
cancer through their ability to absorb, reflect, and scatter ultraviolet (UV) radiation. This …

Sunscreens and their usefulness: have we made any progress in the last two decades?

N Serpone - Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 2021 - Springer
Sunscreens have now been around for decades to mitigate the Sun's damaging ultraviolet
(UV) radiation which, although essential for the existence of life, is a recognized prime …

Inorganic and organic UV filters: Their role and efficacy in sunscreens and suncare products

N Serpone, D Dondi, A Albini - Inorganica chimica acta, 2007 - Elsevier
Minerals such as titanium dioxide, TiO2, and zinc oxide, ZnO, are well known active
semiconductor photocatalysts used extensively in heterogeneous photocatalysis to destroy …